I'm not sure what world you live in but better shooter doesn't equate to alpha dog. Unless you're arguing for Joe Johnson and Big Shot Rob Horry as the two biggest alpha dogs in NBA history.

Early in his career, Kyrie appears far more comfortable with ball in his hands at the end of a game than Lebron ever has been. Good shooting is a part of the package, but not all of it. Kyrie holding the ball, shooting or dishing to a cutting Lebron. That's a better recipe than Lebron with the ball, making the decisions.

Early in his career, Kyrie appears far more comfortable with ball in his hands at the end of a game than Lebron ever has been. Good shooting is a part of the package, but not all of it. Kyrie holding the ball, shooting or dishing to a cutting Lebron. That's a better recipe than Lebron with the ball, making the decisions.

What you're describing is typical for most guards vs. forwards. And it's 99% better shooting. You should know, as you and many others used to on LeBron for deferring to a teammate for the last shot. He usually set them up for said last shot.